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Art Everywhere launches in Pinellas this fall
Art Everywhere awarded close to 30 arts organizations a combined $350,000 in grants for events that can establish Pinellas County as a cultural destination.
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Affirming Fatherhood Conference offers insights into challenges facing today’s families
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Comprehensive approach to improving early literacy producing results
Thrive by Five is a collaborative effort to reach families and children and improve school readiness. The goal is to have 65 percent of children ready for kindergarten by 2030.
USF prof’s new poetry collection celebrates Florida’s daily rhythm
USF English professor Heather Sellers’ new poetry collection, “Women in Tampa Talking about Alligators,” is the final entry in a trilogy documenting her native Florida.
A new chapter for Tampa Bay’s independent bookstores
Across Tampa Bay, independent bookstores are making a comeback by offering a sense of place, distinct personality, and human connection that online retailers can’t match.
Hillsborough Children’s Services, TPA turn unclaimed luggage into Duffels of Dignity
Tampa International Airport has partnered with Hillsborough County Children’s Services’ Duffels of Dignity program to donate unclaimed luggage to foster youth and at-risk children.
ULI Tampa Bay launches two new leadership events
Two new ULI Tampa Bay events will bring together land-use and real estate professionals for regional tours, networking, and leadership development.
Art Everywhere launches in Pinellas this fall
Art Everywhere awarded close to 30 arts organizations a combined $350,000 in grants for events that can establish Pinellas County as a cultural destination.
Partner Partner Content JWB’s Turbo Babies supports parents as their child’s first and best teachers
Turbo Babies offers families free “Pit Crew” bags filled with books, toys, and brain-building activities because 80 percent of brain growth occurs in the first three years of life.
Improv community rallies around Ybor City’s Countdown festival
After Countdown Improv Festival co-founder Justin Peters was diagnosed with brain cancer, the improv community stepped up to make sure the show goes on.
Tampa Bay back-to-school supply drives, giveaways
Back-to-school supply drives and giveaways provide crucial resources to the Tampa Bay region’s economically disadvantaged students and families.
Partner Partner Content Preparing Tampa Bay for the next generation of growth
THEA commits $767.7 million to strengthen mobility, modernize operations, and prepare Tampa Bay for future growth.
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